Clayiest

/ˈkleɪiɪst/ adjective

Definition

Superlative form of clayey; containing the most clay or being the most clay-like.

Etymology

From 'clayey' with the superlative suffix '-est,' the standard way to form the highest degree of comparison in English.

Kelly Says

Soil samples described as 'clayiest' are problematic for construction because clay holds water, expanding when wet and shrinking when dry, causing foundations to crack.

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